4.1 Discussion: Profit & Loss

1. Use the ECPI Online Library to research a growing industry or company.
2. Research and compare it to a similar industry or company in distress. An industry example could be online shopping compared to brick-and-mortar shopping. A company example could be Tesla and Chrysler Motors, or Sears, and Walmart or Amazon. There are many others, you can choose any that interests you.
3. Discuss the following in your initial post:
   • Briefly discuss the companies or industries.
   • Provide a brief comparison of the company prospects.
   • How has the growing industry or company been able to achieve economic profit?
   • Why has the industry or company in distress failed to achieve economic profit?